Packager

PackagerJoin our dynamic team as a Packager, where you will play a crucial role in our fast-paced production line. You will be responsible for accurately counting, packaging, and placing stacked tortillas into boxes, while ensuring quality and efficiency standards are met. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work a 12-hour shift, with tasks including handling and moving boxes weighing between 15 and 20 pounds, and occasionally up to 32 pounds. Manual stacking of boxes onto pallets may be required when the palletizing robot is unavailable. Adherence to safety procedures and food manufacturing standards is essential.ResponsibilitiesAccurately count, package, and place tortillas into boxes.Ensure quality and efficiency standards are met.Handle and move boxes weighing between 15 and 20 pounds, up to a maximum of 32 pounds.Manually stack up to 45 boxes per hour onto pallets when required.Follow company safety procedures and food manufacturing standards.Maintain required PPE guidelines at all times.Essential SkillsExperience in a manufacturing environment.Strong attention to detail.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.Physical stamina to stand and work a 12-hour shift.Dependability and a strong work ethic.Safe material handling practices.Additional Skills & QualificationsStrong communication and interpersonal skills.Good hand-eye coordination.Ability to identify and analyze problems and plan solutions.Focus on maintaining excellent quality.Ability to follow directions well and work independently within a team environment.Organizational skills.Why Work Here?We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Employees are rewarded with years of service bonuses and have the opportunity for career growth into roles such as production operator, leading to increased pay. Our work environment fosters growth, with numerous opportunities for advancement and pay increases. Join us for a fulfilling career with room to grow and succeed.Work EnvironmentOur state-of-the-art facility is a premier manufacturer of heat-pressed, hand-stretched flour and corn tortillas, located in Caldwell, Idaho. With over 45 years of history, our SQF certified facility produces around 5 million tortillas per day and employs over 300 full-time staff. The work environment can be loud, requiring earplugs, and maintains a comfortable temperature between 70-75 degrees. Join a team dedicated to producing the highest quality products with time-tested manufacturing processes.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Caldwell, ID.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $16.60 - $18.10/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Caldwell,ID.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.